Rail myths and costs behind high speed rail plans
Gary Metro argues Illinois and California push costly high speed rail while current Amtrak subsidies and losses reveal systemic waste. He links rail growth to Chicago’s rise, warns taxpayers face endless funding, and urges scrutiny of politicians and backers behind the projects.
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Letters Policy for Readers at The Southern
Readers are informed letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed with a verified telephone number. The policy notes editors may edit letters and that the paper does not publish reportage. It lists contact numbers for Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto and Williamson County areas and provides editor contact details.
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Officials contact lines for Kirk Durbin and Shimkus
A listing provides U S Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin with telephone numbers and official websites, alongside Representative John Shimkus contact lines. The details include local and Washington, D C numbers and web addresses for each official.
Romney and Clinton clash over middle class promises
MONACHAREN notes how Clinton touted helping the middle class while Romney faces criticism for selective pandering. The piece argues Romney should emphasize fiscal crisis and debt, not focusing on middle class rhetoric, and cites CBO forecasts as grim. The column urges urgent national leadership beyond campaign slogans.
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Voice of the Reader Agrees with Obama on Tuition
A Republican writer backs President Obama’s critique of college tuition growth. He argues administrations are inefficient, hiring professors for research over teaching, with students taught by low paid instructors still pursuing degrees.
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Readers vote for January Golden Pen finalists
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote for the best January letter to the editor. Finalists include Dean Smith of West Frankfort, David Conrad of Murphysboro, and David Lane of Albion, with votes due by February 9 and the winner to be honored in a column by the editor.
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